Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/688,915

METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A ROAD MONITORING DEVICE, AND ROAD MONITORING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 04, 2024

Priority

Sep 03, 2021 — DE 10 2021 209 698.0 +1 more

Examiner

CORDERO, LINA M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Continental AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +37.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +37.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 421 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CORDERO, LINA M View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

301 granted / 421 resolved

+11.5% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+37.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

447

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

26.7%

-13.3% vs TC avg

§103

66.7%

+26.7% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 421 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 04, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+37.5%)

3y 3m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 421 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.